FDIC and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will host a CRA Community Development Roundtable: Supporting Small Businesses in St. Louis, Missouri
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will host a forum to discuss small business expansion in St. Louis Missouri. Participants will learn about current resources to promote access to capital and economic development for small business owners. This event will share local programs’ best practices that effectively reach under-resourced entrepreneurs. Presenters will share the impact of supporting these entrepreneurs and outline how banks can overcome challenges in serving small businesses in St. Louis. Additionally, financial institutions will learn how they can benefit from serving this market segment, including receiving Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration. Presenters will outline potential partnerships with community development financial institutions, community organizations and others that collaborate to provide support to St. Louis small businesses.
Presenters:
- Lisa Dargis, Outreach Manager, United States Treasury
- Aleta Grimes-Mitchell, Director, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Center for Entrepreneurship
- Tyler Joy, Director, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Women’s Business Center
- Emily Hemingway, Executive Director, TechSTL
- Nicole Dotson, Manager, Economic Empowerment Center, St. Louis Development Corporation
- Latonya Jackson, Manager, Economic Empowerment Center, St. Louis Development Corporation
- Maurice Allen, Community Development Officer, Midland States Bank
- Melissa Jones, VP, Senior Business Banker / Enterprise Bank & Trust
- Kevin Brooks, Community Development Officer, CIBC
- Tatiana Gillum, Credit Analyst, Urban Strategies Inc.
- Neelu Panth, Community Development Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Michael Mauck, Senior Compliance Examiner, FDIC
- Alicia Chestnut, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
Where:
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis 1408 North Kings Highway St. Louis Missouri 63113, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), government, and non-profit organizations who are interested in partnership opportunities to support minority small businesses in St. Louis, Missouri.
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Alicia Chestnut at achestnut@fdic.gov.